Chinese Song Dynasty gilt bronze Guanyin; adorned in elaborately detailed crown, garlands and robe; seated in position of 'royal ease' upon a recumbent lion; all atop a lotus base; Approx. H: 51 cm,Property from Asian Art Museum, Inc宋 铜鎏金观音菩萨坐朝天吼像高53cm 宽43cm狮吼观音是观音菩萨化身之一,降服魔障病苦,使众生脱离苦海,是威猛有力的象征。与此同时,观音本身作水月坐姿,体态优雅兼有脱俗之感。此像威猛与优雅兼而有之,脸面又见慈爱,足见匠心之巧。